Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets definitely lives up to its name. Secrets yearning to be discovered, thrills to be had and Chocolate Frogs to devour, who would give up the opportunity to journey into Harry's world? Overall, this game will keep the young ones enthralled and some of the not so young ones amused. If nothing else, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets offers a great one on one tutorial of some of the more exciting aspects of the movie.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a pretty decent game. There is enough gameplay to keep anyone busy for a long time. The struggle of trying to find all the secrets on just one level coupled with a fairly decent story might keep players coming back again and again. Good graphics and sound enhance the game. Harry Potter fans, of course, must buy this game, but even those not enamored of Harry Potter might find this a real treat.

Seasoned players will likely breeze through the majority of this game in a few sessions, although the challenge of locating every hidden item will extend the shelf life of this title for some. Although there are a number of puzzle challenges, none of them are particularly complex or frustrating, and most take moments to complete. Most of the enemies are also easy to get by, and quick-save points prevent the challenges from becoming too redundant. At times, the controls are a bit clunky, but generally speaking, this is a rather breezy and entertaining title that will most strongly appeal to fans of the Harry Potter franchise and casual gamers seeking a well-produced diversion. A greater challenge wouldn't have hurt, but this is a fun game worth checking out.

This is a game that will appeal to younger players. It looks good and plays well. There may be a few stumbling blocks along the way, but Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets manages to capture the essence of the book in a manner that fans will likely enjoy. Whether roaming the halls of Hogwarts, or stepping into the options to play a Quidditch match, the game does have entertainment at its heart.

Some may argue that anything to do with Harry Potter needs no introduction. JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series is among the best selling fiction books in the world—for both children and adults—and has spawned several hit movies. The first game, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is faithful to Rowling’s work and a joy to play. The second game, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, while offering an enhanced version of basically the same game but with a different plot, is no different.